Slides & Corresponding Materials:
Procedure-associated module (SSI, PPP)
The following NHSN slidesets and corresponding materials have been created as training aids to assist all NHSN users who want to quickly and efficiently become familiar with the Procedure-associated module (SSI, PPP). The slidesets are available for an individualized training regimen.
Summary
Procedure-Associated Module: Protocols and Definitions By completing
this lesson, you should be able to describe the NHSN Procedure-Associated Module.
Review key terms and definitions of infection and data fields used for reporting
surgical site infection (SSI) and post-procedure pneumonia (PPP) events and define
the rates obtained using this module.
Audience: This training is designed for those who will collect and analyze Patient Safety Component data or enroll a hospital into NHSN. This includes: NHSN Facility Administrator, Patient Safety Primary Contact, Infection Control Professional (ICP), Epidemiologist, Microbiologist, Pharmacist, and Data entry staff
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